Question

· The oxidizing agent found in gun powder is :​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

postassium nitrate

Answer 2

The oxidizing agent found in gun powder is potassium nitrate.

• Gunpowder is composed of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), sulphur and charcoal in definite proportions. It burns rapidly on ignition.
• In the mixture, potassium nitrate can oxidize charcoal hence it is the oxidizing agent.
• The reaction involved is as follows:

 KNO₃ + C₇H₄O + 2S → K₂CO₃ + K₂SO₄ + K₂S + 4CO₂ + 2CO + 2H₂O + 3N₂